The football stadium is cutting the grass out for good and switching to a synthetic turf field thanks to a $1.5 million donation from local attorneys Margaret and Turner Branch.

"We thought the gift for the University of New Mexico athletic program earmarked for football was the right thing to do at the right time," Turner Branch said.

In return, the duo will have their name placed on the field for the next 15 years. From now on, it will be known as Branch Field at University Stadium.

"I believe in Lobo football. Football is so important for our university. So I am so pleased with this gift I'm so appreciative you are all here today so thank you so much," Margaret Branch said.

Despite the Lobos winning just three games in three years, the Branches said they believe the program will turn around. This week, the field turf is being installed with the hope that the program will enjoy a fresh start.

UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs said he has a few ideas of where the funds will go, but nothing is set in stone.

The Lobos will break in Branch Field in the season opener on Sept. 1 against Southern.